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HP iPAQ rz1710 Navigator review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 70x13x114 mm
Weight: 120 g
Built-in devices: GPS receiver
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC, Second Edition
Software included: Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Voice Recorder, Notes, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player 9, File Explorer, Infrared Beaming, Pocket MSN, Transcriber, Letter Recognizer, Block Recognizer, Via Michelin Navigation for Pocket PC (+ Country Maps preinstalled on SD card), HP Profiles, iPAQ File Store, Experience HP iPAQ, HP Image Zone for Pocket PC, HP Task Switch
Synchronisation software: ActiveSync
Desktop software: Outlook
Host PC system requirements: PC with Windows 98/ 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Processor
Processor: Samsung S3C2410
Clock speed: 203 MHz
Memory
Memory expansion: SD/MMC (+SDIO)
Installed ROM: 32 MB
Installed RAM: 32 MB
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: Yes
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: infrared
GPS receiver: SiRFstar III
Expansion slots: SD/MMC (SDIO compatible)
Display
Display type: transflective TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 240x320 pixels
Colour depth: 16 bits
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Number of batteries: 1
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Miscellaneous
Accessories: car mounting kit and GPS receiver
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headphone jack
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HP iPAQ rz1710 Navigator

Editors rating
Rating: 7.0
Verdict

This is a well-priced Windows Mobile handheld/GPS navigation solution, although the wired car-only GPS receiver may not be to all tastes.

Typical price

£ 323

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